General Winter
What is the shortest day of the year called?
The Winter Solstice
What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
True or false: The Times Square ball drop was canceled during World War II.
True
Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics?
China (Beijing)
Which social media app was temporarily banned in the U.S. for 12 hours in January 2025?
TikTok
What is the name of the thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on roads that is extremely slippery?
Black ice
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
"White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What object is baked into a Greek New Year's cake for luck?
A coin
Which country has hosted the Winter Olympics the most times?
The United States
Which major art gallery was robbed in October 2025?
The Louvre
What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights, often visible in winter?
Solar particles colliding with gases in Earth's upper atmosphere
What does the word "Hanukkah" mean in Hebrew?
Dedication
What do the three colors of Kwanzaa - black, red, and green - represent?
Black for the people and unity, red for their struggle for freedom, and green for the future and hope.
What was the first year the Winter Olympics were televised live?
1960
Which celebrity couple’s engagement dominated headlines in 2025?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
What is the name of the rare phenomenon where thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm?
Thundersnow
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
"Jingle Bells"
What ancient civilization is credited with starting New Year's resolutions?
The Babylonians, about 4,000 years ago.
Which two sports were originally part of the Summer Olympics before moving to the Winter Games?
Figure skating and ice hockey
Which band’s concert kiss-cam exposed a corporate affair and went viral?
Coldplay
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
-128.6°F (-89.2°C) at Vostok Station, Antarctica
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkiah?
A menorah has 7 branches, a Hanukkiah has 9.
Which US President first officially recognized Kwanzaa at the White House?
Bill Clinton
Marit Bjørgen from Norway is the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time. How many medals does he have?
15 medals (8 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze)
Which movie was the highest-grossing film of 2025 in the US as of December?
A Minecraft Movie ($423.9 million)
with Lilo & Stitch life-action ($432.8 million) right behind